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The humpback whale is a species of baleen whale. The humpback has a distinctive body shape, with long pectoral fins and a knobbly head. It is known for breaching and other distinctive surface behaviors, making it popular with whale watchers.
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Humpback whales vocalize for a variety of reasons, including singing songs to aid in mate selection. This whale song was recorded by Tangly Whales in ...
Scientific Name
Megaptera novaeangliae
Conservation Status
COSEWIC: Not at Risk
The "Western North Atlantic and North Pacific populations" were given a single designation of Threatened in April 1982. Split into two populations in April 1985 (Western North Atlantic population and North Pacific population). Western North Atlantic population designated Special Concern in April 1985. Status re-examined and designated Not at Risk in May 2003.
Size
Adults range in length 12-16m and weighing 25-30 tons. Females are generally larger.
Habitat & Range
The humpback whales seen off the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador
Population
Diet
Krill and small fish, such as Atlantic Capelin.
humpbacks in Newfoundland & Labrador
The humpback whale is a species of baleen whale. The humpback has a distinctive body shape, with long pectoral fins and a knobbly head. It is known for breaching and other distinctive surface behaviors, making it popular with whale watchers. The humpback whale is a species of baleen whale. The humpback has a distinctive body shape, with long pectoral fins and a knobbly head. It is known for breaching and other distinctive surface behaviors, making it popular with whale watchers. The humpback whale is a species of baleen whale. The humpback has a distinctive body shape, with long pectoral fins and a knobbly head. It is known for breaching and other distinctive surface behaviors, making it popular with whale watchers.
Humpback migration
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THREATS
The humpback whale is a species of baleen whale. The humpback has a distinctive body shape, with long pectoral fins and a knobbly head. It is known for breaching and other distinctive surface behaviors, making it popular with whale watchers. The humpback whale is a species of baleen whale. The humpback has a distinctive body shape, with long pectoral fins and a knobbly head. It is known for breaching and other distinctive surface behaviors, making it popular with whale watchers. The humpback whale is a species of baleen whale. The humpback has a distinctive body shape, with long pectoral fins and a knobbly head. It is known for breaching and other distinctive surface behaviors, making it popular with whale watchers.
CURRENT PROTECTIONS
The humpback whale is a species of baleen whale. The humpback has a distinctive body shape, with long pectoral fins and a knobbly head. It is known for breaching and other distinctive surface behaviors, making it popular with whale watchers. The humpback whale is a species of baleen whale. The humpback has a distinctive body shape, with long pectoral fins and a knobbly head. It is known for breaching and other distinctive surface behaviors, making it popular with whale watchers. The humpback whale is a species of baleen whale. The humpback has a distinctive body shape, with long pectoral fins and a knobbly head. It is known for breaching and other distinctive surface behaviors, making it popular with whale watchers.
further resources
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
DFO Humpback Whale Catalogue
NOAA Humpback Whale Info
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North Atlantic Marine Mammal Commission
The North Atlantic Marine Mammal Commission is an "international body for co-operation on conservation, management and study of marine mammals in the North Atlantic."
Whales in Newfoundland
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